Arthur Russell (May 21 1951 - April 4, 1992) was a prodigious talent. Classically trained on cello while growing up in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Arthur studied with Ali Akbar Khan in San Francisco in the early 1970's.
During this period he also collaborated with Allen Ginsberg , accompanying him on cello while Ginsberg read or sang. Russell also spent time in a Buddhist commune in California; he left when they decided to collectivize his cello.
By the mid-1970's Russell relocated to New York City, where he studied at The Manhattan School of Music. He formed a band from 1975-1979, The Flying Hearts , recorded by John Hammond and featuring David Byrne , Rhys Chatham , Jon Gibson , Peter Gordon , Jerry Harrison , Garret List , Frank Pagano , Andy Paley , Leni Pickett, and Peter Zummo ....
Read more...
Read more...
- Albums: 8
- Genre: electronic
- Add to my favorites
